Keeping an eye on City Hall: On this page we will keep you posted on candidates for local office. This page will be updated as new candidates emerge.

Care about the Democrats holding national and statewide office? We recommend focusing on municipal offices too. 2017 is an election year in Newton and here are two (of many) reasons why you should care:

Today's city councilor, school committee member or mayor could be tomorrow's state legislator or executive office holder, or even a US Congressperson. Remember Scott Brown? He got his start on the Town of Wrentham Board of Selectmen.

National issues are also discussed and voted on at the local level - in fact cities and towns can often drive policy change at the state and national level. For example: In Newton, in the last year, City Councilors and School Committee members have debated and voted on the charter school issue, collective bargaining rights, civil rights for transgender people, protecting immigrants from Trump and numerous environmental issues. Your voice locally carries weight and should not be left out.

Below, please find candidates for local office in Newton. The NDCC has not endorsed any candidates in local races but strongly encourages you to reach out and ask questions of all candidates and office holders.

Newton Election Days:

Preliminary election: Tuesday, September 12

General Election: Tuesday, November 7

Candidates for Mayor:(open seat, Mayor Warren is stepping down to run for Governor)

Please join a canvass - part of a statewide effort by the Mass Dems - to reach out to voters and learn about the issues that are most important to them. Build the Party in advance of elections this year and next. Click for details.

Come, hear from and ask questions of three Democrats who are running for Mayor of Newton this year (Fuller, Lennon and Sangiolo). All are welcome to attend this event regardless of party affiliation. Click for more details and to submit a question for the candidates.

Please join the Newton Dems ongoing partnership with the Maine and Lewiston, Maine Democratic Committees - make calls to help build the party, improve its ability to win so we can help Maine Democrats unseat New England's only Republican Congressman. Click to read more.